Studio Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (393 Rentals)

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Rowyn
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$2,293 - $2,879
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$2,299 - $5,103

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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Warwick
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$2,100 - $2,308
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$2,104 - $2,803

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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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MoDE
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$2,543 - $2,899
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$2,581 - $3,461

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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Park Diplomat
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$2,029 - $2,129
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$2,029 - $3,854

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Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$1,500 - $1,800

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3843 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92103
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1210-1216 Essex St
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1210-1216 Essex St

1210-1216 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mission Florence
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Mission Florence

301 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Egyptian
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The Egyptian

3810-3830 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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630 W Washington St
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630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3751 3rd Ave
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3751 3rd Ave

3751 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3773 1st Ave
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3773 1st Ave

3773 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3776 1st Ave
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3776 1st Ave

3776 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3853 1st Ave
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3853 1st Ave

3853 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3761 3rd Ave
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3761 3rd Ave

3761 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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140 Walnut Ave
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140 Walnut Ave

140 Walnut AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3772 Dove St
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3772 Dove St

3772 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103

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4213 5th Ave
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4213 5th Ave

4213 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3629 3rd Ave
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3629 3rd Ave

3629 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3760 1st Ave
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3760 1st Ave

3760 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3940 Dove St
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3940 Dove St

3940 Dove StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4027 1st Ave
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4027 1st Ave

4027 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Hillcrest Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, CA is found at Lofts at 734 University Ave and is listed at 1,799 square feet priced from $3,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1,799 Sq Ft$3,100
Onyx on ParkLive/Work 2881 Sq Ft$3,495
WinslowS7582 Sq Ft$2,695
MoDES-A.1563 Sq Ft$2,581
Strauss on Fifth0BR/1.0BA554 Sq Ft$2,595
RowynS2545 Sq Ft$2,772
1520 Tyler House0BR/1.0BA510 Sq Ft$2,120
3939 7th Ave0 Beds, 1 Baths500 Sq Ft$1,795
Rainford ApartmentsS3468 Sq Ft$2,495
Harvey Hillcrest214215216450 Sq Ft$1,900

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Hillcrest of San Diego, CA is the Studio Model starting from $995 at 3942 8th Ave. The average price for all Studio apartments in Hillcrest is currently $2,397. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3942 8th AveStudio$995
Sapphire Apartments0 Beds, 1 Baths$1,595
3939 7th Ave0 Beds, 1 Baths$1,795
Duplet at Hillcrest | Modern Studio, 1 & 3 Bedroom ApartmentsADU4$1,895
Hillcrest PlaceStudio A$1,898
Harvey Hillcrest214215216$1,900
Rainford ApartmentsS1.1$1,995
1520 Tyler HouseThe Studio$1,995
Park DiplomatStudio - 1 Bathroom$2,029
The WarwickCabrillo$2,104

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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Hillcrest with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Hillcrest is at 3942 8th Ave listed at $995.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Hillcrest Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Hillcrest is $2,397.

What is the largest available Studio Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 1,799 square feet unit starting from $3,100 at Lofts at 734 University Ave.

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